The Path of Service

“Connecting the congregation to the world through active involvement in mission.”

Missions we support locally:

The Castle- We donate food towards lunch on the last Sunday of each month. If you would like to help you can contact Maggie Jones.

House of Bread - Volunteers go to House of Bread on a Tuesday to help prepare and serve lunch every other month of the year. Carolyn Kennedy is the coordinator for volunteers and can answer any questions.

Dayton Urban Ministries - Our relationship with Dayton Urban Ministries continues with financial contributions, we also have the children attend a “Trunk or Treat” in October.
We also encourage tutors for the children from the congregation. Call the church office if you are interested in this mission.

Habitat for Humanity - We contribute financially and will work at the site this summer. If you have interest please contact Joe Lambright.

Southeast Food Pantry -The food pantry, known as FISH Southeast serves people in Centerville, Washington Township, and the southern portion of Kettering who are in need of immediate food assistance. Phone volunteers monitor and screen calls Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from their homes. Delivery volunteers select enough food in the pantry to provide a family with fifteen meals, purchase fresh food, and deliver the food to the family. In 2007 the pantry served 18,180 meals to 1,212 individuals. The first Sunday of the month a barrel for nonperishable food and monetary donations is placed in the narthex. To volunteer, please contact Janet Harris or Joy Artman.

Missionaries

We support missionaries in Germany and Romania.
We also support Campus Crusades in Florida.

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Upcoming events:

Sign up today for the Crop Walk in Dayton! The Crop Walk will be held on Saturday, October 10th in downtown Dayton. Walkers are encouraged (but not required!) to invite others to donate money on behalf of the walkers. Proceeds go to fighting hunger in the United States and around the world. Just $72 can provide emergency food supplies for a family of five for a month. In developing countries, people typically walk as much as six miles a day to get food, water, and fuel. We walk in solidarity with those who are struggling to survive. Walking in the CROP walk helps raise awareness for hunger issues, and there is no minimum donation. Bring your family and come out to walk! Talk to Pastor Megan or Terri Witters for more information.

Alternative Christmas Market - On November 7th, 2009 will be our third market. This year it will be at our church and we will begin the planning this summer. Last year we worked with Fairmont Presbyterian and raised $18,063 towards local and international missions. To help, contact the church at 433-1810.